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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1896
Page
4
The Jackson Argus lists rates for local notices at 5 cents per line per insertion and obituaries at 1 dollar each. A full schedule is available on request. Remittance should be by bank draft, post office money order, or registered letter. currency sent as postal notes is at owner's risk. Published every Thursday in the year.
The notice promotes Hon. H. W. Hill's public speech in Jackson on Saturday September 26. It rails at the Indianapolis Convention and figures like John Sherman Grover Cleveland and McKinley, tying them to English money power and a gold standard agenda seen as enslaving the common people.
A 1896 Griffin letter claims Griffin buyers pay 74 cents for cotton while Jackson offers 7 to 8 cents, accusing Griffin of misleading weights and harming Griffin’s market. Farmer Jonas Boyd warns rivals and notes shipments already moved amid perceived manipulation.
Mr. Benjamin Oxford from Dawson enters Jackson Institute to prepare for the University next fall. Miss Effie Idor of Indian Spring also enrolls. Enrollment grows toward 800. Prof Blasingame announces a ten lecture course on psychology and pedagogy beginning Oct 3, two hours each Saturday. The lectures aim to aid teachers in applying text and understanding why it is used.
Mr J C Flynt of Webb Ga visits G W Johnson this week. He just returned from Cuba and plans another trip with nine others including Buck, Mike Gerr, and Rich Smith. He jokes about fighting the Spaniards for two months before returning and warns them to look out.
In a message to Butts County residents a Democrat explains illness delayed contact since last June primary but says he will abide the primary results and now support and aid the party as expressed by the Democratic Executive Committee.
The article explains a new law fixing the hunting season to begin on November 1. It warns that killing birds before that date could bring grand jury charges for violation. The piece endorses the law as fair and reasonable and urges observance.
The Baptist church Sunday morning called Rev G H Carter to the pastorate, returning him after two years away. Rev C W Durden departs soon for Louisville seminary, leaving behind a flock that cherishes his fine ministry and hopes for continued good works.
Notice invites readers to True New York Store for a display of French pattern hats and dress goods on Wednesday and Thursday September 23 and 24. A separate census note reports total 1757 registered voters across districts, white and colored, with registrars preparing books and likely removing names within ten days. Carmichael Co advertises Summers Buggy agency for Barnesville in Jackson and Butts counties.
The Carmichael Company’s New York store opened its fall and winter season with a semi annual display of dress goods and hats. The store appeared beautifully decorated and presented an attractive showing. The opening was a success in every respect.
On Saturday night last the democrats of Buttrills District met at Jenkinsburg and organized a club. About fifty attended and 35 members enrolled. Committees were appointed to solicit names. J A Woodard was named chairman and A B Bankston ferry. Speeches were given by J H Mills M J Horman and A A Rose. The group aims to roll up a big majority for governor Coroner.
Reverend C. W. Durden will deliver his final sermon next Sunday on his departure from Jackson. The Great Teacher is the subject. There will be no morning services at the Methodist church and no Sunday evening service at the Baptist church.
The letter from Lincoln Nelson of Marshfield Missouri describes six years of neck gland scrofula and failed treatments in Washington Springfield and St Louis. After six months of S S S he reports the swelling receding and fully gone after a second bottle.
A brief sale notice invites shoppers to purchase shoes and dry goods at personal prices. The ad emphasizes self-service pricing and urges readers to visit to buy.
Southern Railway offers one fare round trip excursion tickets to Dallas Texas and return for the Grand Lodge I O O F meeting. Tickets valid for return to October 1 with extension to October 10 upon depot and agent verification. Full details from Southern Railway agents or Atlanta officials Averno y Allen Hardwick and others.
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